About the position
Sun Pharma is the world's fourth largest specialty generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology. Reporting into the CEO, the Vice President (VP) Medical Affairs will be tasked with building a quality Medical Affairs organization focused on maximizing patient benefit from the company's branded therapies through ensuring their safe and appropriate use. The chosen candidate will play a key role in the clinical and commercial development of the company's branded products with purview over strategic guidance of activities related to KOL relationships, company sponsored non-registration trials, publications and investigator sponsored trials. In addition, the SVP will work closely with the leadership of the company's Clinical Research, Commercial and Product Management functions worldwide to support optimal life cycle management of all branded products.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Commercial, Clinical Research and Product Management to set the strategic direction for all franchises and branded therapies.
- Generate and foster relationships with key opinion leaders (KOL) to support growth and development of the portfolio.
- Recruit and manage the Medical Affairs team to support a growing product portfolio.
- Oversee a team of direct reports, including medical communication & publications, medical information, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), and field medical.
- Set up publication strategy and oversee management of publication planning and execution.
- Oversee management of funding for Continuing Medical Education (CME), grants, and sponsorships.
- Oversee the management of Investigator Sponsored Studies.
- Responsibility and accountability for the financial management and reporting requirements for Medical Affairs function.
Requirements
- MD (or MD, PhD), or PharmD with substantial experience; Board certification not required.
- 15+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
- Strategic direction in immunology, Dermatology, Rheumatology and or Gastro areas.
- Experience in biologics.
- Excellent communication and management skills are essential.
- Strong collaborator especially with the Commercial organization.
- Experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work cross functionally with all levels to perform job duties.
- Proficient in the use of desktop applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point.
- Travel will be expected at a minimum of 25%.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time
